Kashmir’s legacy of warmth and comfort
The tale of evolution of pheran is an enthralling journey to find about. An enduring treasure of culture, Lifestyle and identity cherished by all generations with same love. Pheran is the most popular winter wear of valley . Similar to a midi dress it is a gentle and modest loose garment worn predominantly in winter season to Escape from sub zero temperature of valley. This most loved traditional wear began its journey as a simple and practical garment worn by our ancestors for various occasions and purposes which has now progressed and transformed into finest of designs.
The latest designs, detailing and transition that garment has undergone over centuries is classic and an crowning achievement.The tale of evolution of pheran is an enthralling journey to find about. An enduring treasure of culture, Lifestyle and identity cherished by all generations with same love. Pheran is the most popular winter wear of valley . Similar to a midi dress it is a gentle and modest loose garment worn predominantly in winter season to Escape from sub zero temperature of valley. This most loved traditional wear began its journey as a simple and practical garment worn by our ancestors for various occasions and purposes which has now progressed and transformed into finest of designs. The latest designs, detailing and transition that garment has undergone over centuries is classic and an crowning achievement.
This garment engineered to keep warm in winter months was primarily made from fine wool and pashmina after each thread and stich were flawlessly assembled. The pheran then was icon of respect, pride elegance and even sophistication. The garment was worn by Elites as status symbol. It was worn in major functions and esteemed gatherings. The generations have passed but pheran is seen by Kashmir’s as a pride of their homeland and people love to wear it as an expression and feeling.
Pheran is not just a journey but a story that is unique to each individual of this community and today it has an exalted status of cultural ambassador of Kashmir. Born in lap of Himalayas, pheran has been carefully fashioned from times so that it’s originality is maintained and overtime has been more intricately designed and is growing. All the contemporary designs maintain the original style and nature of the outfit.
The royal design and thoughtful detailing has made pheran quite popular beyond local borders. Pheran has seen a huge demand in the international market, owing credit to its Gracefulness and skilled designers and artisans who have created finest of works overtime.Pheran today is available in range of colours and designs for both men and women in variety of fabics from wool to silk and for all seasons. The most remarkable thing about the evolution of pheran is even with differences, plenitude of designs , variations and experiments it has remained unique and original to it’s form and symmetry.